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Request an Inspection
| Permits PRIOR TO April 18, 2022 | Call 949-425-2545 |
| Permits AFTER April 18, 2022 | Request Online |
Daily Inspection Schedule
| Permits PRIOR TO April 18, 2022 | Click here |
| Permits AFTER April 18, 2022 | Click here |
Inspections are held Monday through Friday (including closed Fridays).
AM (8am - noon); PM (noon - 3:30pm)
How to schedule an inspection online:
Inspections scheduled before 4pm will be scheduled for the next business day unless otherwise specified. (NOTE: Scheduled inspections cannot be canceled online. Please contact the Building Department at 949-425-2540 to cancel the inspection between 7:30am to 8:30am)
- Log-in to the Customer Self-Service (CSS) Portal.
- Go to your Dashboard.
- Search for the permit by clicking on the Active or My Work cards.
- Click on Available Actions to schedule your inspection.
- Inspections must be scheduled for each permit type (i.e. Building, Mechanical, Electrical and/or Plumbing).
Construction Hours
| Monday - Friday | 7am - 8pm |
| Saturday | 8am - 8pm |
| Sundays & Federal Holidays | Not Allowed |
Contact the City’s waste hauler, CR&R, for construction/demolition waste removal at 800-826-9677.
Applications & Handouts
- Affidavit for Water Conservation Fixtures (PDF)
- Alternate Materials or Methods of Construction (PDF)
- Building Permit Application (PDF)
- Certificate of Occupancy Requirements (PDF)
- Door and Window Replacements (PDF)
- Electrical Vehicle Charging System Guidelines for Residential Buildings (PDF)
- Fences and Walls (PDF)
- Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Unit Count Form (PDF)
- New Business Information (PDF)
- Owner-Builder Responsibility (PDF)
- Patio Covers (PDF)
- Plot Plan Handout (PDF)
- Pool and Spa Demo (PDF)
- Pool and Spa Requirements (PDF)
- Pool Barrier Compliance (PDF)
- Red Imported Fire Ant Form (PDF)
- Residential Bathroom Remodel (PDF)
- Residential Kitchen Remodel (PDF)
- Residential Submittal Checklist (PDF)
- Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Self Certification (PDF)
- Solar Photovoltaic Submittal Guidelines (PDF)
- Summary of Accessibility Upgrades for Commercial Projects (PDF)
- Tenant Improvement Submittal Checklist (PDF)
Fees
Quick Links
- Address Verification (City's GIS)
- Apply for a Permit
- Customer Self Service Portal
- File a Complaint
- Permit History Search and Permit Reports
Links to Outside Permitting Agencies
- Air Quality Management Control District – AQMD
- Contractors State License Board (CSLB)
- Moulton Niguel Water District (Will Serve Approval Letter)
- Orange County Fire Authority – Planning and Development Services
- Orange County Health Department
Building Design Requirements
| Climate Zone | 6 |
| Rain Fall | 2" per hour |
| Seismic Zone | D and E |
| Wind Exposure | C |
| Wind Speed | 110 MP |
Building Codes
- 2022 California (CA) Building Code
- 2022 CA Electrical Code
- 2022 CA Energy Code
- 2022 CA Green Building Standards Code
- 2022 CA Mechanical Code
- 2022 CA Plumbing Code
- 2022 CA Residential Code
- Aliso Viejo Municipal Code
- Why can't I schedule an inspection?
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There are several reasons that could prevent a customer from being able to schedule an inspection. Some of the more common reasons include:
- The building permit has not been issued yet.
- You are not a contact on the record.
- The inspection category/type requested has already been approved for this project.
- A required inspection has been skipped.
- The building permit has expired.
Prior to scheduling a final inspection, the following clearances may need to be obtained.
- Clearance from the following City Department(s):
- Planning Department. Contact 949-425-2525
- Public Works Department. Contact 949-425-2530
- Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED). Contact 949-425-2560
- Final inspection approval from the following outside agencies:
- Orange County Fire Authority. Contact 714-573-6100
- Orange County Health Department. Contact 714-433-6000
- Moulton Niguel Water District. Contact: 949-831-2500
- What time will the inspector visit my site?
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Daily inspections are posted by 8am on the CSS Portal. Inspections are held Monday through Friday (including closed Fridays).
- AM inspection schedule (8am – noon)
- PM inspection schedule (Noon – 3:30pm)
- Which inspector will be assigned to my project?
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An inspector will be assigned on the morning of the scheduled inspection day and can be viewed on the CSS Portal.
- How do I contact my inspector?
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You can view contact information for the Inspections Team here.
- How can I check inspection history and results?
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Inspection records are public information. Visit the CSS Portal and search for the permit number or project address. Refer to the project’s Workflow for project status.